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extremum

Syllabification: (ex·tre·mum)
Pronunciation: /ikˈstrēməm/

Definition of extremum

noun (plural extremums or extrema /-mə/)

[usually as modifier] Mathematics
  • the maximum or minimum value of a function.

Origin:

early 20th century: from Latin, neuter of extremus 'utmost' (see extreme)

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